Unit Manager Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse at Caretel of St. Joseph

Royalton Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Infection Control, Wound Care, Clinical Oversight, Health Education, Patient Safety, Collaboration, Assessment, Medication Administration, Time Management, Problem Solving, Documentation, Team Leadership, Regulatory Knowledge, Communication, Confidentiality

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Description Job Title: Unit Manager – RN/LPN Department: Nursing Reports to: Director of Nursing (DON) FLSA Status: Exempt Location: All Position Summary: In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; The Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates, or manages nursing care and health education to nursing home residents on assigned unit throughout all hours of operation. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reports to and collaborates with Director of Nursing. Provides clinical oversight and supervises all nursing care activities on assigned unit. Oversees the facility's infection control program, documents and tracks infections in the assigned unit and assist with the implementation and enforcement of infection control processes. Monitors, completes and implements wound care treatments, assessments and weekly tracking of all wounds. Reviews, implements, and evaluates nursing procedures and systems as needed. Conducts nursing assessments, implements, and evaluates individualized nursing care. Selects and initiates appropriate interventions to stabilize conditions and prevent complications. Consults with physicians and licensed practitioners; clarifies questionable orders. Administers medications and treatments safely and documents accurately. Promotes Resident safety and delivers health education and counseling. Collaborates with Residents, families, and the healthcare team. Initiates referrals to community agencies to support continuity of care as needed. Accepts assignments within scope of training and seeks supervision as needed. Uses independent judgment while adhering to facility policies, including emergency and safety protocols. Takes on-call duties as assigned and interprets company policies in decision-making. Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and complies with infection control and OSHA standards. Actively participates in the facility's QAPI process. Protects Resident Rights, supports informed decision-making, and reports suspected abuse or neglect. Participates in the nurse management team’s on-call rotation and performs associated supervisory duties during non business hours. Maintains regular attendance and performs additional duties as required. Requirements Required/Desired Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience: Current state license to practice as a nurse. Certification in nursing specialty desired. CPR Certified. Prefer a registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Minimum of licensed practical or vocational nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Wound Care experience highly preferred. Infection Control and Prevention Certification and/or experience highly preferred. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities: Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong ability to collaborate with members of the team across all disciplines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like. Ability and willingness to work over 40 hours per week as the demands of the facility call for it. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Other Special Requirements: Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

Responsibilities

The Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates, or manages nursing care and health education to nursing home residents on the assigned unit. They oversee nursing care activities, infection control, wound care, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure resident safety and continuity of care.